- 01:50 h
- 6 m
- 206 m
- 1,430 m
- 1,641 m
- 211 m
- 7.10 km
- Start: Rigi Scheidegg
- Destination: Rigi Kaltbad
A fascinating and easy hike for pleasure hikers and families with children. The route follows the former route of the Rigi Scheidegg - Kaltbad railroad (1874 - 1931). On the way, many traces of the former railroad can be discovered, as the route leads over old bridges and through tunnels with a constant view of the Alps and the Schwyz valley basin.
The hike can also be done in the opposite direction.
For guests parking at the parking area Kräbel, I recommend following the path from Rigi First to Wölfertschen-First and taking the cogwheel train from there.
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
Rigi Scheidegg (1656 m) - Hinter Dossen (1546 m) - Unterstetten (1451 m) - First (1453 m) - Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m)
Tour information
Barrier-Free
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Pushchair
Equipment
Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly walking sticks.
Directions & Parking facilities
Rigi Scheidegg, the starting point of the hike, can be reached via Goldau with the cog railroad and the cable car Kräbel-Rigi Scheidegg.
On the A4 take the Goldau exit - 2 km to the Kräbel parking lot, for which a fee is charged.
To get back to the car park after the hike, we recommend following the signs to Wölfertschen-First in Rigi First and take the cogwheel train from there.
Further information on how to get there and parking
We recommend public transport instead of car: lean back, enjoy and do something good for the environment.
The hiking ticket for this hike includes the following train journeys:
- from Vitznau / Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad or from Goldau to Rigi Scheidegg by cogwheel train or cable car
- from Rigi Scheidegg to Goldau or from Rigi Kaltbad to Vitznau / Weggis by cogwheel train or cable car
The timetables of the Rigi Railways can be found here.
Additional information
The current operating status of the railroads and hiking trails can be found here.
To ensure that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, we kindly ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi Railways. Thank you.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
I can most warmly recommend a relaxing bath in the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa at the end of the hike.
